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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in UP
Nano Urea is green technology, saves soil and increases the production : Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh today.
Addressing the event, Dr Mandaviya stated that today is an important day because Nano urea plants have been dedicated to the nation. He said that Nano Urea, in the coming times will ensure the progress of the farmers, increase their income. In this way it will change the future of our farmer.
Union Minister highlighted the benefits of Nano urea stating that it is the best green technology and provides solution of pollution. It saves the soil and also increases the production and hence is the best for the farmers. He further said that Government’s Expert Committee has given approval to Nano DAP and it will also come to replace DAP shortly. He added that Nano-DAP will immensely benefit our farmers and it will be available at half the cost of DAP.
Dr Mandaviya also underlined the efforts of the government in making Nano urea available to the farmers. He also pointed out the challenges in bringing Nano urea ranging from getting approvals from various departments, convincing the farmers to tackling conventional urea lobby.
Dr Mandaviya also said that it is an alternate fertiliser. We for the years, used urea and DAP to increase the productivity. When we use urea, only 35% Nitrogen  gets used by the crop and the unused affects soil. Today, the productivity of the soil is declining and crop production is saturated, it was essential to go to alternate fertilisers.
Lauding Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s efforts for the upliftment of farmers, Union Minister said that our Prime Minister has always worked towards increasing farmer income and for their prosperity and he also insisted on natural farming, Bio fertilisers and alternate fertilisers. He also commended PM’s role during COVID, the prices of fertilisers increased and one Urea bag touched Rs 4000 mark but PM ensured that the price of fertilizers is not increased and he said that increase the subsidy but the burden of increased prices should not come on our farmers.
Union Minister congratulated IFFCO for its endeavours. He said that Commerce, business and profit are not foremost for Sahakarita but farmers’ welfare is.
Dr Mandaviya advised farmers to use Nano urea. He said that one farmer listens to the advice of another farmer well. When one farmer uses nano urea in his field and finds that the production is increased, soil also not getting affected and cost too gets decreased, he should advise others to use nano urea.
Shri Dileep Sanghani, Chairman IFFCO, Shri Balvir Singh, Vice Chairman IFFCO, Dr Uday Shankar Awasthi MD and CEO of IFFCO, Smt. Keshari Devi MP Phulpur were among those present during the inauguration events.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
States urged to proactively limit COVID transmission and keep the mortality below 1%
Cabinet Secretary reviews 10 States/UT with high COVID Case Fatality
Cabinet Secretary holds a video conference  with the Chief Secretariesand Health Secretaries of nine States and one UT at 1030 hrs today. The States/UT attending the VC were Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, alongwith the Union Health Secretary, DG ICMR and Member , NITI Aayog. The VC was convened to review and discuss the COVID management and response strategy in these States/UT.
Union Health Secretary made a detailed presentation on the current status of COVID-19 in these States/UT, with a focus on districts reporting high case fatality and the need to refine as well as strengthen approach and strategiesrelating to testing, contact tracing, surveillance, containment, home isolation, availability of Ambulances, hospital beds, oxygen, treatment protocols, etc. It was observed that out of the total deaths in the country in the last two weeks, 89% of deaths are in these 10 States/UT and hence, these States/UT need to have continued and rigorous vigil so as to contain the spread of infection as well as take steps to reduce fatalities.
The States/UT were advised to proactively take stepstowards reducing case fatality to less than 1% across all districts focusing on :
- Effective containment, contact tracing & surveillance
- Ensuring that at least in 80 % of new positive cases, all close contacts should be traced and tested with 72 hours
- Ensuring a minimum of140 tests per million per day in all districts while targeting a positivity/confirmation rate of <5%
- Leveraging Antigen tests in containment zones / healthcare settings & retesting of all symptomatic negatives with RT-PCR
- Regular monitoring of home isolation patients  and ensuring timely admission to healthcare facility if SPO2 level falls below the designated level
- Putting in public domain the availability of beds and ambulances across COVID facilities while significantly reducing ambulance response time
- Saving lives by effective clinical management of all cases
- Monitoringweek-wise fatality rates for each health facility with particular focus on vulnerable patients 
- Upgrading COVID dedicated facilities based on case load
- Monitoring availability and usage ofnecessary drugs, masks and PPE kits in all facilities
- Focus on Behavioral Change Communication promoting COVID appropriate behavior consisting of social distancing, wearing of masks, hand hygiene, cough etiquettes etc.
The Chief Secretaries explained about the current situation in the States/UT and their preparedness to tackle the spread of COVID-19, health infrastructure available to meet the challenge and steps taken to strengthen it further. States/UT also highlighted steps taken towards reducing case fatality as well as involving community in terms of COVID safe behaviour.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dignitaries underlined the need to understand and control data at DST Golden Jubilee Discourse Series
Artificial Intelligence  has a beginning, but no end and would evolve with time: Secretary, DST, Prof Ashutosh Sharma
Dignitaries highlighted the emerging prospects of Artificial Intelligence  and outlined how India could harness them for the future by understanding and controlling data at the Golden Jubilee Discourse Series of the Department of Science and Technology .
“Artificial Intelligence  has a beginning, but no end and would evolve with time,” said Secretary, Department of Science & Technology  Prof Ashutosh Sharma at a talk on Artificial Intelligence & Future of Power which was jointly organised by National Council for Science & Technology Communication and Vigyan Prasar as part of the Discourse Series.
Professor Sharma stressed on the need for right understanding and control of data.
“India has traditionally never respected raw materials. Today data is the raw material, and we should respect it. It is necessary to have right understanding of data, sharing of data, and control of data,” he pointed out.
Prof Sharma said that the future is about integration and conversion of technologies. DST has been thinking about AI for the last four years and has set 25 different hubs in different areas across the country under National Mission on Cyber Physics.
Rajiv Malhotra, Infinity Foundation, and author of the book ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power’ spoke on AI Universe, economic development and jobs, global power, and shift of power and metaphysics.
He said that AI is going to impact everyone and will disrupt everything. “It is going to impact society, job, military, future education system, and everything. The number of AI applications is infinite, and the future is going to be governed by AI,” he pointed out. He also added that India should pace up its progress in AI and should use its data and its brains to create its own products instead if exporting them. This, he said, would pave the way towards Atmanirbharata.
Department of Space
PSLV successfully launches 31 satellites in a single flight
ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its forty second flight, successfully launched the 710 kg Cartosat-2 Series Remote Sensing Satellite along with 30 co-passenger satellites today from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. This flight is designated as PSLV-C40.
The lift-off of PSLV-C40 occurred at 0929 hrs  IST from the First Launch Pad. After a flight lasting 16 minutes 37 seconds, the satellites achieved the polar Sun Synchronous Orbit of 503 km inclined at an angle of 97.55 degree to the equator. In the succeeding seven minutes, Cartosat-2 series satellite, INS-1C and 28 customer satellites successfully separated from the PSLV in a predetermined sequence. The fourth stage of PSLV-C40 fired twice for short durations to achieve a polar orbit of 365 km height in which India’s Microsat successfully separated.
After separation, the two solar arrays of Cartosat-2 series satellite deployed automatically and ISRO's Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network  at Bengaluru took over the control of the satellite. In the coming days, the satellite will be brought to its final operational configuration following which it will begin to provide remote sensing data using its panchromatic  and multispectral  cameras.
The 11 kg INS-1C and the 100 kg class Microsat, the two Indian co-passenger satellites of Cartosat-2, are also being monitored and controlled from ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The 28 international customer satellites belong to Canada, Finland, France, Republic of Korea, UK and the USA.
So far, PSLV has successfully launched 51 Indian satellites and 237 customer satellites from abroad.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Country needs to harness atmosphere of optimism created by science & use technology to pole-vault present and future challenges: Experts
Experts underlined that science has created an atmosphere of optimism in the country, and it is time to use new technologies to pole-vault present and future challenges at a discourse on June 22, 2021.
India has taken huge strides in social, political, and economic transformation of the country and has taken unprecedented steps in creating a science and technology ecosystem. Our scientific community has done us proud, and it is an opportune moment for the country to use new technologies to overcome challenges,” said Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog at the Department of Science & Technology  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Discourse Series New India @ 75.
The online discourse series was organised by National Council for Science & Technology Communication and Vigyan Prasar.
As a young democracy, we have shown to the world what we are capable of through social transformations, the excellence of our institutions, and the economic and political changes. We should look at the future with as much optimism as we can”, he added and appealed to the countrymen to rededicate themselves to make India proud.
Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST, highlighted the role of DST in the development and progress of the country and future goals of DST in making India the science, technology, and innovation power in the world.
“Fifty years is a long journey, and foundational technologies have been seeded. Major challenges are coming at faster speed, and science, technology, and innovation are key for the country's development and progress in this scenario. The emergence of disruptive and impactful technologies poses new challenges and simultaneously greater opportunities. DST, which is a nursery to help, nurture and grow young talents for the progress and development of the country, has launched a whole lot of schemes and have taken various steps to identify loopholes and rectify them to ensure that science, technology, and innovation plays the key role in progress and development of the country”, Prof Sharma said.
The DST Secretary also talked about Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2021 that would empower every sector in the country to march ahead on a sustainable development pathway to include economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability for achieving an Atmanirbhar Bharat. He added that Geospatial Data Policy would be a game-changer and help democratization of data in every nook and corner of the country. Professor Sharma also spoke about strengthening infrastructure in science and technology, scientific social responsibility, science communication, quantum technology, and the National Mission on Cyber-Physical Systems.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
IN-COUNTRY ADOPTIONS
The Government has put in place a centralized online system CARINGS  to facilitate adoption in the Country with effect from 1.08.2015. Prior to introduction of CARINGS, the adoption agencies placed the children directly with Prospective Adoptive Patents registered with them. The details of In-country Adoptions  from 2010 to 2015-2016 as provided by States/UTs to CARA are enclosed at Annexure-I. Details of In-country Adoptions  from 2017-2018 to 2020-2021  are enclosed at Annexure-II.
The number of infants below the age of three months adopted during 2016-2017 to 2020-2021  is 725.
As per section 38 of the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015, the orphaned and abandoned children are required to be declared legally free for adoption within 02 months in case of a child upto the age of two years and within 04 months in case of a child above the age of two years, after following the due procedure. Further, the surrendered children are required to be declared legally free for adoption after 02 months  from the date of surrender of the child.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MoS , Ms. Shobha Karandlaje represents India at the 12th Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers
Minister emphasizes on India’s resolve to fulfill the SDGs of ending hunger and step up production and productivity of agriculture through sustainable use of natural resources
BRICS Strategy on Food Security Cooperation adopted
The 12th BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting was held virtually last evening. The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Agriculture of China, South Africa, Brazil, Russia and India.
The Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, participated in the meeting. The Minister highlighted various steps and initiatives undertaken by the Government of India in the field of agriculture and for welfare of the farmers viz. PM KISAN, PM FASAL BIMA YOJANA, Soil Health Cards, Natural Farming, formation and promotion of FPOs etc.
The Minister mentioned the recent initiatives taken by the Ministry of Agriculture for increasing the use of digital technologies in agriculture like Agri-stack and India Digital Ecosystem for Agriculture .
Ms. Shobha Karandlaje emphasized on India’s resolve to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals of ending hunger and step up production and productivity of agriculture through sustainable use of natural resources.
The Minister highlighted the National Mission on Food & Nutrition with focus on development of nutri-cereals and bio-fortified varieties of crops and also highlighted importance of millets in food and nutrition security and climate resilience. She called for support and celebration of International Year of Millets, 2023 by the BRICS nations.
The BRICS Agriculture Ministers adopted a Joint Declaration of the Twelfth Meeting with the theme “Strengthening BRICS Cooperation for Coordinated Agricultural and Rural Development” and also the BRICS Strategy on Food Security Cooperation amongst BRICS member countries.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
MCA maiden success in recovery of $3.25 million in Nirav Modi case from USA
Punjab National Bank Ltd.  has informed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs  which spearheaded the corporate governance litigation in a foreign jurisdictional Court, that it has received $ 3.25 million  as the first tranche of recoveries. Upon liquidation of the debtors’ assets by the US Chapter 11 Trustee, a sum of $ 11.04 million  is available for distribution to unsecured creditors including PNB. Further recovery therefrom is subject to other expenses and settlement of claims of other claimants.
The maiden repatriation of $ 3.25 million is an unprecedented achievement of the Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs in its fight against corporate fraud in overseas territory. The Ministry also has initiated proceedings for disgorgement of monies from the perpetrators, i.e., the entities promoted and/or controlled by Mr. Nirav Modi/ Mr. Mehul Choksi.
Punjab National Bank Ltd.in 2018 informed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India that three companies promoted by Mr. Nirav Modi, namely M/s. Firestar Diamond, Inc., M/s. A. Jaffee, Inc. and M/s. Fantasy, Inc., had filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in the Southern District of New York, United States of America. PNB requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to support and join the bankruptcy proceedings in New York, USA in order to help PNB realize its claims in the debtors’ assets.
The US Bankruptcy Court of Southern District of New York, by its Order dated July 26, 2018 recognized the claims of PNB in the proceeds of sale of assets of the properties of the debtor companies. It also authorized PNB to issue subpoenas to compel the examination of Mr. Nirav Modi, Mr. Mihir Bhansali and Ms. Rakhi Bhansali under oath.
Subsequently, on August 24, 2018, the Examiner appointed by the New York Bankruptcy Court submitted his report. The Report explains the modus operandi of the fraud, and the manner in which the US-based employees of the debtors participated in the fraud. One prominent feature of the fraud was the apparent façade of independent companies, which were, in reality, entities promoted and/or controlled by Mr. Nirav Modi, that engaged in ‘round-tripping’ of the diamonds amongst themselves.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHS PASSING THROUGH FORESTS/WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
Some stretches or sections in about 100 National Highways are falling in or passing through forest areas declared as Wildlife Sanctuary/National Park or its Eco Sensitive Zone .
In order to minimize the impact of highway development on wildlife, Ministry has issued instructions to implementing agencies to make all efforts to avoid any road alignment through National Parks or Wildlife Sanctuaries, even if it requires taking a longer route/bypass. However if it is absolutely unavoidable, land to be acquired is limited to a maximum right of way of 30m and all necessary clearances required under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Forest Conversion Act 1980 and Environment  Act 1986, are obtained before any work is undertaken in such areas. Ministry has also mandated the implementing agencies to follow the provisions of the manual titled “Eco-Friendly Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure on Wild Life”, prepared by the Wild life Institute of India, at the planning stage itself.
Further, site-specific mitigation measures are being taken in consultation with Forest Authorities, incorporating one or more of several options as per site requirements like construction of culverts, underpass, overpass , viaduct, tunnel, guard wall, fencing, vegetative barrier, anti-light glare, sound barrier, etc. Funds are also provided to the concerned Forest Authorities for taking measures as per their approved Wild Life Management Plan like creation of the waterholes, site specific plantation and landscaping, animal conservation units, rescue operation, anti-poaching unit, watch tower, monitoring, awareness, involvement of locals, construction of post guard, illumination and fencing around the boundary of Protected Area  or its Eco Sensitive Zone  etc., for conservation of wildlife habitat and reduction of human animal conflict. Cautionary signboards and rumble strips are also placed in coordination with Forest Authorities to alert the public and road users and protect animals.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
217.56 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
15,63,151 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at43,994
Active cases standat 0.10%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.72%
5,196recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,39,95,610
4,777new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.36cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,02,283tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
DRDO Chairman and Officials pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary
Also launches a Special Campaign 2.0 on Swachhta in all DRDO establishments in the country
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, floral tributes were paid at his portrait in Central Foyer of DRDO Bhawan by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Director Generals, Directors, and other officers and staff of DRDO headquarters in New Delhi today. A Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters and cleanliness drive was also launched by DRDO today. Pendencies in specified areas such as Pending PMO references, Pending references from state governments, Pending inter-ministerial references, Parliamentary assurances pending for more than 03 months, Pending public grievances and appeals, identification of cleanliness campaign sites, Space Management Planning, scrap disposal etc., with special focus on Records Management  will be taken up during the Special Campaign. This initiative is part of the Special Campaign 2.0 on swachhta being undertaken by Ministry of Defence during the period from 2nd October 2022 to 31st October 2022.
Also, a Fit India Plog Run event was organised at DRDO headquarters today, as part of Fit India Freedom Run  3.0. More than 250 Officers and staff participated in this plog run. Through this initiative, Fit India Mission converges with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Cleanliness drive by various directorates of DRDO HQ were also undertaken in their respective areas and offices.